Chapter 19 : "Subterranean Odyssey: Arthur's Encounter with Titans"?

Arthur's curiosity about the existence of subterranean societies bubbled within him, prompting him to inquire along the path.Godzilla, in a meticulous manner, revealed enigmatic truths.In this expansive world, realms beyond humanity, like the ethereal Protoss of Asgard, exist.Realms of celestial beings also thrive.Arthur's apprehension heightened as he absorbed the revelations. The scope of this world stretched far beyond his expectations. Earth, seemingly mundane, housed formidable beings that transcended the ordinary.Before these towering figures, even the formidable Minister of Family Planning, Thanos, paled in comparison.Simultaneously, Arthur pondered whether these grandiose entities were aware of his presence as an outsider.What were their sentiments towards him, a stranger in their midst?The contemplation stirred a sensation that invisible eyes were vigilantly observing his every move, leaving him unnerved.Despite his fears, Arthur realized that if these titans had intended harm, they would have acted long ago. Thus, he concluded either his insignificance was of no concern to them, or they remained oblivious to his existence, or perhaps they observed him cautiously.Regardless, safety was ensured, at least for the time being.Rather than dwelling on uncertainties, he resolved to focus on making strides and reaping rewards. Strengthening himself became his paramount pursuit.The check-in system was enticing, yet it demanded proactive exploration without offering direct prompts.Godzilla pressed onward. His terrestrial pace lagged compared to his aquatic swiftness. Each ponderous step, weighing tens of thousands of tons, posed an imminent threat to most life forms.The resounding "Boom!" of Godzilla's footfalls sent scuttling rock crabs fleeing from the ground. These creatures, while smaller in the subterranean realm, were formidable among their peers.Though dubbed "small," these adult rock crabs measured 6-8 meters, with rare emperor rock crabs towering at 20 meters—a monstrous sight if encountered on the earth's surface.These rock crabs evolved from invertebrates to vertebrates due to geocentric radiation. To elude predators, they developed rock-hard carapaces and powerful claws for burrowing into rocks and concealing themselves.Camouflaged as surface rocks, they were omnivorous and agile, preying on plants or scavenging from deceased monsters.While numerous and cunning, they remained prey to the colossal predators of the subterranean world.For instance, the trio of Salamanosaurus ahead would easily dispatch a rock crab with a single bite, relishing its crunchy texture.The Salamanosaurus, resembling quadruped lizards, boasted similar skin texture and facial structures to Godzilla but paled in size and intellect. Despite being a distant relative of Godzilla, they commanded attention but were cautious not to provoke ordinary Titan monsters needlessly.Watching the Salamanosaurus feast, Arthur's hunger pangs surged.He swiftly targeted a nearly six-meter-tall rock crab, swiftly toppling its colossal pincers with a deft strike of his halberd.Snatching the pincers, thicker than a waist, Arthur dashed back to Godzilla in a flash, dangling the claws from Godzilla's dorsal fin. Hungry as he was, he planned to cook the crab later at the King Kong clan's ancestral site.Scaling the mountain took Godzilla time. This peak, near the earth's inner world's upper and lower edges, held near-zero gravity, an otherworldly sensation akin to floating in space.The sight of a massive palm-shaped mountain, surrounded by ores emitting a mystic purple light, held an enchanting allure.As Godzilla leapt and soared, Arthur deftly snatched a piece of geocentric ore mid-air, descending from the bottom edge to the top edge in tandem with Godzilla.Transitioning through the gravity balance zone, the reversal of gravity felt disorienting, as if the sky and earth had inverted.Adjusting swiftly, Arthur and Godzilla arrived at a colossal temple.Whether the temple was erected by the King Kong clan or other underground denizens remained a mystery. Its colossal stone gate, nearly 300 meters tall, bore an ominous and ancient sigil, likely left by a King Kong ancestor."Right here."Arriving at the King Kong clan's ancestral land invoked mixed emotions in Godzilla."I'll attempt it first."Arthur, armed with a trident, leaped from Godzilla's towering shoulders. His height, nearly a hundred meters, rendered him impervious to harm.Placing the trident against the ground, Arthur strained to nudge the monumental gates open.The gates, colossal and estimated to weigh tens of thousands of tons, demanded Arthur's utmost strength to create a passage."I'll handle this," Godzilla declared.Effortlessly, Godzilla extended his formidable forepaws, effortlessly parting the doors. The disparity in power was striking.The long-forgotten temple's doors creaked open, revealing a vast expanse. Standing at the threshold, Arthur felt minuscule amidst this kingdom of giants.